Blog Topic: Prevention & screening
Most Australians want to live in smoke-free homes. Learn what you can do about second-hand smoke from neighbours.
Professional golfer and Cancer Council NSW ambassador, Paul Gow started playing golf when he was just 10. His mum and dad were avid golfers, and since he is one of six children, playing golf meant more attention! “We’re just not used to protecting ourselves when we’re out there on the course” Many of us are […]
Was your new year’s resolution to drink less, quit smoking, eat healthier or do more exercise? This Women’s Health Week, we’re looking at how these healthy habits can reduce your risk of some cancers that affect women. We’ll also cover what you need to know to catch cancer earlier and improve your chances of surviving […]
Author: Chloe Jennett, Compass Trial Project Coordinator Have you heard the news? Cervical cancer is on the way out! Thanks to an early national adoption of HPV vaccination and a world class screening program, Australia is on track to be the first country to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem, by as early […]
It’s no secret that most Aussies enjoy a drink. In fact, we come in at 10th on the list of countries that consume the most alcohol. Perhaps because alcohol is such a big part of everyday life in Australia, we often forget alcohol is a drug – and one that significantly increases the risk of […]
HPV – the ‘common cold’ of sexual activity Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are very common sexually transmitted viruses of which there are many types. HPV is sometimes referred to as the ‘common cold’ of sexual activity; prior to the advent of HPV vaccination, it was estimated that around 80% of people were infected with at least one […]
Cervical cancer is a serious concern for women across Australia. In fact, every day, about 3 Australian women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer. The good news is that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer. Due to the success of our HPV vaccination program and changes to the […]
This year, do you think it would be more likely for a loved one of yours to die in a car accident or from bowel cancer? If you answered ‘car accident’ then you’ll be shocked to know that in Australia there are about five times more deaths from bowel cancer than road fatalities every year[1]! […]
We know that ham is a lunch box staple for many families, however, Cancer Council recommends that we limit or avoid processed meats because of their link with increasing the risk of bowel and stomach cancer. Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australia. Processed meats include ham, devon, bacon, salami, frankfurts, […]
The festive season puts food front and centre. While many of us are happy to indulge over Christmas, the extra girth gained seems less appealing once the New Year rolls around. Weight gain over the festive season is a major contributor to excess yearly weight gain, especially for people who are already carrying more weight […]